The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 702 |The Secrets of High Conversion Growth Churches And the Keys to Evangelism in Today's Culture with Joby Martin and Mike Housholder
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Jan 9, 2025 Joby Martin, founder of Church of Love, and Mike Housholder, senior pastor at Lutheran Church of Hope, share their insights on high-conversion church growth. They discuss breaking misconceptions about church success and emphasize authentic evangelism that nurtures genuine community connections. The duo explores how to communicate effectively with both insiders and outsiders, fostering an inclusive environment. Innovative strategies to attract new believers while maintaining spiritual depth take center stage, highlighting the importance of unity and collaboration in ministry.
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Megachurch Pastor Intentions
- Many assume megachurch pastors are motivated by fame or money.
- Joby Martin and Mike Householder argue the opposite is often true.
Unexpected Connections
- Carey Nieuwhof reflects on his surprise at connecting with renowned church leaders.
- Joby Martin and Mike Householder share similar unexpected journeys.
State of Evangelism
- Only 1% of pastors find their outreach very effective, highlighting evangelism's difficulty.
- Joby Martin suggests the separation of discipleship from evangelism is problematic.